Gyuto 220mm Stainless Clad 52100 Go Mai S Grind

$971.00

Here is an absolutely stunning piece of work from Lew Griffin, contemporary styling and geometry paired with a subtle and beautiful stabilized curly linden handle and saya. As you draw the knife from its protective saya the blade, with its wild, pitch-black forced patina, almost appears dripping in the bright nickel and stainless cladding that envelops the 52100 core.

The blade itself features a nice thin “S” geometry and aggressive K-Tip profile. Its subtle curve that moves nicely on the board. The “S” provides improved food release and the spine, which is thick above the heel and thins down dramatically towards the tip gives the knife a versatile feel. Comfortable at work with tough root vegetable and more delicate produce this is certainly high-performance all-rounder.

The beautiful Saya and handle combination in stabilised curly linden has a beautiful delicate vibe that gives the knife an elegant look and doesn’t overshadow the iconic Lew Griffin blade within. This is a very cool piece from Lew featuring his perfect fit and finish, 1st class performance and classic ergonomics.

An exceptional addition to any kitchen.

Product Specification

Blade Type: Gyuto

Overall length:

Edge Length: 220mm

Spine Heel: 4.4mm

Spine Mid: 2.7mm

Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.5mm

Blade Height: 57.5mm

Weight: 207g

Cutting Edge Steel: 52100

Stainless: No

HRC: 63+

Blade Construction: 5 Layer (Go Mai)

Blade Finish: Acid Etched (Forced Patina) and Brute de Forge

Grind: S

Handle Construction: Hidden Tang

Handle Materials: Stabilised Curly Linden

Handedness: Ambidextrous

Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: Yes

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

We process orders 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) and ship from our shop in Berlin, Germany. We ship with FedEx, UPS and Deutsche Post.

We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value. You can check to see where things sit for you here.

Returns

At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.

However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.

In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.

All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.

Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.

Product Care:

Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible. 

Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions. 

Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods. 

A reference guide to steel types

Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.